Peter D. Vroom
Peter Dumont Vroom (December 12, 1791 – November 18, 1873), an American Democratic Party politician, served as the ninth governor of New Jersey (serving two terms in office; from 1829–1832 and 1833–1836) and as a member of the United States House of Representatives for a single term, from 1839 to 1841.
Peter Dumont Vroom | |
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| 9th Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office November 6, 1829 – October 26, 1832 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Halstead Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel L. Southard |
| In office October 25, 1833 – October 28, 1836 | |
| Preceded by | Elias P. Seeley |
| Succeeded by | Philemon Dickerson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Yorke |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Yorke |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office 1826–1829 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1791 Hillsborough Township, New Jersey |
| Died | November 18, 1873 (aged 81) Trenton, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Dumont Maria Matilda Wall |
| Children | 11 (including Peter D. Vroom) |
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